2018 Environmental Data: Discharge/Flow

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Stream Locations Stream Locations Map

   1. Avery Brook
   2. Four Mile Brook
   3. Mill River
   4. Upper Obear Brook
   5. Pond Brook
   6. Roaring Brook
      
   7. Sanderson Brook
   8. Upper Sanderson Brook
   9. West Whatley Brook
   10. West Brook (General Study Site)
   11. West Brook 1 (Below Study Site)
   12. West Brook 2 (Above Study Site)
   13. West Brook 3 (Below Reservoir)
   14. Jimmy Brook OL (Open Large)
   15. Mitchell Brook OS (Open Small)
   16. Obear Brook IS (Isolated Small)

3. Discharge Data collection

   1. Download Schedule
   2. Transect SOPs
   3. Data QA/QC
   4. Data storage

4. Flow Cam Discharge Data collection

5. Flow Cam Time Lapse Discharge Data collection

   5. Data Loggers

      1.Onset

      2.In-Situ

      3.Solenst

      4.Flow Cams

Introduction

This repository describes data collection (format, storage,and QAQC), methods and Study locations for the environmental data, Discharge/Flow

Stream Locations

Stream Locations Map

Western Massachusetts Study Sites

Avery Brook

• GPS 42°26’58.50“N 72°41’37.29”W

  • Avery Brook Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Avery Brook Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 773 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Four Mile Brook

• GPS 42°37’19.94“N 72°27’30.76”W
• Four Mile Brook Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Four Mile Brook Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 394 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Mill River

• GPS 42°24’48.48“N 72°37’35.79”W
  • Mill River Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Mill River Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 143 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Upper Obear Brook

On Google Earth/maps Obear is labeled Ground Brook.

• GPS 42°25’55.08“N 72°40’40.94”W
  • Upper Obear Brook Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Upper Obear Brook Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 632ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • In Situ Level Logger
  • Stream Cam
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Pond Brook

• Location
  • Montague MA
• GPS 42°32’23.25“N 72°31’57.67”W
  • Pond Brook Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Pond Brook Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 195 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Roaring Brook

• GPS 42°14’15.44“N 72°50’56.35”W
  • Roaring Brook Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Roaring Brook Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 259 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Sanderson Brook

• GPS 42°26’7.57“N 72°41’0.49”W
  • Sanderson Brook Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Sanderson Brook Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 619 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Upper Sanderson Brook

• GPS 42°26’7.57“N 72°41’0.49”W
  • Upper Sanderson Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Upper Sanderson Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 637 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

West Whately Brook

• GPS 42°27’33.47“N 72°40’55.73”W
  • West Whately Google earth image with study site marked out
  • West Whately Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 722 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

West Brook (General Study Site)

• GPS 42°26’4.09“N 72°40’23.08”W
  • West Brook (General Study Site) Google earth image with study site marked out
  • West Brook (General Site) Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • START 413 ft, END 470
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • Long Term Pit tag/ Life History
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

West Brook Brook 1 (Below Study Site)

• GPS 42°25’54.01“N 72°39’53.28”W
  • West Brook 1 (Below Study Site) Google earth image with study site marked out
  • West Brook 1 (Below Study Site Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 410 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

West Brook Brook 2 (Above Study Site)

• GPS 42°26’16.73“N 72°40’37.68”W
  • West Brook 2 (Above Study Site) Google earth image with study site marked out
  • West Brook 2 (Above Study Site) Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 530 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

West Brook Brook 3 (Below Reservoir)

• GPS 42°26’13.94“N 72°40’58.25”W
  • West Brook 3 (Below Reservoir) Google earth image with study site marked out
  • West Brook 3 (Below Reservoir) Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 578 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Onset Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Jimmy Brook OL (Open Large)

• GPS 42°26’4.48“N 72°40’14.39”W
  • Jimmy Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Jimmy Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 456 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Solenst Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

### Mitchell OS (Open Small) + GPS 42°26’0.29“N 72°40’5.97”W - Mitchell Brook Google earth image with study site marked out - MItchell Brook Virtual Link to Google Maps

• Elevation
  • 456 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Solenst Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Obear Brook IS (Isolated Small)

On Google Earth/maps Obear is labeled Ground Brook.

• GPS 42°26’1.84“N 72°40’19.99”W
  • Obear Google earth image with study site marked out
  • Obear Virtual Link to Google Maps
• Elevation
  • 470 ft
• Discharge Measurement Method
  • Transects
  • Solenst Level Logger
• Study
  • YOY development
  • Eco-Drought

Deerfield River Winter 2019

Discharge Data collection

Download Schedule

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Transect SOPs

Equipment

• Flow Meter

• Meter Stick
• Measuring Tape
• Depth Chart
• Data book Pencil

• Waders

Selecting a transect Site

Transect site should be in a free flowing run, straight with uniform unobstructed flow. There should not be any side channels, so that all the water flows through the main channel. Avoid pools, do not select areas where there is excess woody debris or large boulders. These characteristics can disturb flow creating turbulence, eddies and slack water. Be conscious of how the flow is affected by tributaries and if you want that include tributary discharge in your measurement.

Stream Channel Reference Sites

The purpose of this section is to establish a permanent, benchmark reference site.

Recording Discharge Measurements

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1. Tighten a measuring tape across the stream at right angles to the flow. It should be taut and not sag in the middle.
2. Measure the total stream width and record this measurement.
3. The standard method is to divide the width by 20, This will be done for brooks such as West Brook and Roaring Brook. Tribs such as Mitchell, Obear and West Whatley will be measured every 10cm.
4. Place Meter ( Rod held vertical, Meter directed into flow) at first measuring point. Always stand downstream of tape and measurement.
5. Record the distance to the bank. Measure total stream depth and record this depth. If the stream Is less than 2.5 ft/.76m we will take the V measurement at .6 depth, deeper than 2.5ft/.76 the V measurement will be taken at .2 and .8 of depth (Discharge Measurement Heights.xlsx). Repeat until you have completed transect. (It is common to record three measurements at each point and then take the average.)

Flow Cam Discharge Data collection

Flow Cam Introduction

We are exploring the usefulness of digital photos as a affordable method of assessing stream flow. In streams where we have generated a accurate stage discharge relationship we can create a digital library of staff gauge height that can be used to accurately calculate flow. Cameras that range from $70 could be a useful method of data collection in contrast to $300 dollar and up level loggers. Thus allowing form collection of data in more stream locations.

Methods

• Establish a location for discharge data collection as described in Discharge Data Collection SOPs

• Install camera so that you can record clear digital photos of satff gauge height.

• Generate a staff discharge rating curve

• Collect digital Photos

Flow Cam: Time Lapse Discharge Data Collection

Time lapse Introduction

With the advances in machine learning we are exploring the possibilities of using time lapse photos to calculate flow levels. Time lapse photos may be a cost effective way to collect stream flow data. Not only could this be a usefully tool for scientists this may be a great way for citizen scientists to become involved with the collection of stream flow data and advance the knowledge of our watersheds.

objectives

Investigate the number and quality of photos needed to make it possible teach a cpu (train an algorithm) to calculate flow from a series of photos

Examining low cost camera options for digital photo collection Game Cameras Cell Phone Cameras Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 camera

Data Storage

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Data QA/QC

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Data Loggers

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Onset

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Onset pdf

In-Situ

The Level TROLL 500 logs continuous measurements of water level, water pressure, and temperature. Titanium construction offers durability and long-lasting performance in fresh or saline groundwater environments. Available in vented (gauged) pressure ranges up to 1153 ft (351 m).

Level Troll 500 pdf

Solinst

Solinst Logger pdf

Data Logger Deployment/ Pads

Deerfield River Winter [Logger Pad]

Deerfield River Winter

Deerfield River Winter

Flow Cams

Flow Cam Introduction

We are exploring the usefulness of digital photos as a affordable method of assessing stream flow. In streams where we have generated a accurate stage discharge relationship we can create a digital library of staff gauge height that can be used to accurately calculate flow. Cameras that range from $70 could be a useful method of data collection in contrast to $300 dollar and up level loggers. Thus allowing form collection of data in more stream locations.

Methods

• Establish a location for discharge data collection as described in Discharge Data Collection SOPs

• Install camera so that you can record clear digital photos of satff gauge height.

• Generate a staff discharge rating curve

• Collect digital Photos

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Level Troll 500 pdf